Aurora Lutheran Bible Camp (Thunder Bay, Ontario) is offering four opportunities to camp this summer! Junior Camp (ages 7-10) takes place July 5-10. “Little Lambs Weekend Camp” (for one parent and children ages 4-7) will take place July 10-12. Intermediate Camp (ages 9-12) will be held from July 12-17 (this camp is currently full – waiting list available). Senior Camp (ages 12-16) will take place July 19-24.

For the week-long camps, the registration cost is $300 (with each additional child from the same family costing $250). Registration for Little Lambs Weekend Camp is $100 (for one adult and one child), with each additional child from the same family being charged $50.

If you bring a friend—not including a family member—who has never been to Camp Aurora before, you can receive a $50 discount (for week-long camps only). For additional information, including registration forms, visit www.auroralutheranbiblecamp.com.

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Thunder Bay’s First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense School!

At BJJFourLife Academy, we are committed to serving the Thunder Bay community through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, and martial arts training for all ages and experience levels.

Our mission is to help you improve your strength, flexibility, confidence, and overall health — both physically and mentally — in a fun, safe, and family-friendly environment.

Train with instructors who bring decades of experience and knowledge to every class. Our hands-on teaching approach supports everyone:
• Those looking to build real self-defense skills
• Athletes preparing for competition
• Individuals wanting to enjoy martial arts as a hobby and lifestyle

No matter your age, body type, or fitness level, BJJ is for everyone!

Interested in trying a class?
Register through our student registration page or email us today to get started.

Let BJJFourLife Academy help you reach your goals.

Registration for Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group’s 47th dance season opens June 1, 2026 ✨

Join one of Thunder Bay’s leading cultural dance groups and experience the beauty, energy, and tradition of Ukrainian dance. With dancers ranging from toddlers to adults, Chaban brings together community, culture, and creativity in a welcoming environment for all skill levels. No previous dance experience is required — just a desire to learn and have fun!

Dancers perform throughout the season at Chaban’s annual spring concert, Folklore Festival, and other exciting community events and performances.

Celebrate culture, build confidence, make friendships, and become part of the Chaban family.

Dance for Every Age, Every Stage

From 3 months to adulthood, our world-acclaimed programs make dance accessible to all.

✨ Babies to Age 5: Intellidance certified programs fostering cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development

✨ Ages 3-6: Ready Set Dance, Ballet, Acro & Hip Hop—building confidence, coordination, and creativity in 400+ studios worldwide

✨ Ages 7+: Blazing Stars Recreational classes—stay active and make friends without the competition commitment

✨ Competition Teams: Serious training with accredited syllabi, exams, conventions, and competitions (Aug-May season)

✨ Adults: Graduate classes and adult programs for self-care, fitness, and fun—whether you’re returning or just starting

Dance is for everyone. Join us today!

Dorion Bible Camp is getting ready for the 2026 season ☀️

Join us for a summer filled with adventure, faith, friendship, and unforgettable memories on the shores of beautiful Black Bay. Dorion Bible Camp is a place where kids and youth can grow in their faith, connect with others, and experience God’s Great Rescue Story through camp life and outdoor adventures.

2026 Camps & Events Include:
Junior Intermediate Camp — Starting July 12
Wilderness Teen Camp — Starting July 19
Pitch & Praise Weekend — Starting September 4
Leadership in Training Days — Coming late summer
Discipleship Camp — September 2-4

Whether it’s campfires, worship, outdoor adventures, or lifelong friendships, there’s something for everyone at Dorion Bible Camp.

📍 Dorion, Ontario (1-hour outside of Thunder Bay)
📧 dorion@onehopecanada.ca

Kid’s Camp 2026

For children going into grades 3 through 7
Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10
This year we will be offering a hybrid camp with a day camp and an overnight option.
Details and registration forms are available on the website.

Teen Camp 2026
Thursday, July 30 @ 6:30 pm to Saturday, August 1 @ 7 pm
For youth 12 to 18. Details and registration forms are available on the website.

Looking for a fun, safe, and inclusive summer experience for your kids? ☀️ Lakehead Athletics has you covered.

Explore our Summer Programs, including ActiveU, sport-specific camps, and Leadership Camps for ages 6–18—there’s something for every interest and skill level ⚽🏀🎯

Led by Lakehead students, athletes, and coaches, all camps follow HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development, so every camper feels welcomed, supported, and ready to have fun!

Program dates and times vary. Visit thunderwolves.ca for full details or contact activeu@lakeheadu.ca to learn more.

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Learn to Swim Summer Sessions Are Here!

Get ready for summer swimming at Learn to Swim in Thunder Bay! We’re excited to offer two flexible lesson options designed to fit your family’s summer schedule while helping swimmers build confidence, improve skills, and stay active in the water.

Registration Dates

• Priority Registration: May 11 at 8:00 AM
  (For families currently enrolled in Spring Session 2)
• General Registration: May 12 at 8:00 AM

Two Summer Lesson Options
Summer Intensives

Our popular intensive programs are perfect for accelerated learning and fast progress.

• Lessons run Monday to Thursday
• 2-week sessions throughout the summer
• Ideal for swimmers looking to build confidence quickly or prepare for the next level

Friday Morning Lessons

A flexible option for busy summer schedules.

• Lessons held once per week on Friday mornings
• Runs throughout July and August
• Great for maintaining swimming skills over the summer months

Why Choose Learn to Swim?

For 35 years, Learn to Swim has helped Thunder Bay families build strong swimmers through small class sizes, experienced instructors, and a supportive learning environment.

Important Details

• Lessons begin July 6
• Programs are held at Lakehead University Pool
• Registration available at: www.learntoswimtbay.com

Secure your spot early — summer sessions fill quickly!

CLIMB • CONNECT • CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Discover Thunder Bay’s community climbing gym! Rock Room offers a welcoming and inclusive space for climbers of all experience levels — whether you’re trying climbing for the first time or looking to improve your skills.

Featuring:
• Indoor bouldering for all skill levels
• Beginner-friendly environment
• A fun and supportive climbing community
• Drop-ins, punch passes & memberships options

Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and programming!

TOSHIKAI DOJO KARATE

Led by Sensei Susan Baldassi — 7th-degree black belt, educator, international instructor, and 2023 inductee into the International Isshinryu Hall of Fame as the first Canadian female honoured.

Toshikai Dojo Karate offers a unique approach to martial arts that blends fitness, self-defence, discipline, and personal growth through the practice of Isshinryu Karate. Sensei Susan creates inclusive and supportive learning environments where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, build confidence, and develop both mind and body.

Programs focus on movement, self-regulation, leadership, and wellbeing — helping students gain skills that extend far beyond the dojo.

Whether you’re new to martial arts or looking to continue your training, Toshikai Dojo welcomes learners of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Summer Day Camps at Giant Gymnastics

Our day camps offer the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and friendship!

Join us for:

• Our popular Summer Camp

Campers enjoy gymnastics or Ninja instruction, games, crafts, and plenty of active play—all in a supportive, energetic environment. Full- and half-day options available.

We offer Theme based weeks to allow children to participate in Gymnastics and Ninja training in a creative way that sparks their imagination. See our Website for themes offered.

A Day in the life of a Giant Gymnastics Camper

• Gymnastics or Ninja instruction
• snack and lunch breaks
• craft time
• creative games
• Outdoor play in our fenced, tented outdoor play area

AGES
We offer camps for all ages

• Kinder Camp – age 3 – 1/2 day – 9:00 -12:00
• Junior Camp – age 4 – 5 – 1/2 day – 9:00 – 12:30
• Gymnastics / Ninja Camp – ages 4 and up – 1/2 and Full day options available

Recreational Gymnastics

For 17 years, Giant Gymnastics has been Thunder Bay’s leading destination for exceptional gymnastics training. Our NCCP-certified coaches tailor instruction to each child’s unique abilities, prioritizing safety, confidence, and personal growth.

We continually invest in our coaching team through in-house and external training to ensure every athlete receives the best possible experience.

Programs include:

• Recreational Gymnastics
• Tumbling / Acro for Dancers
• Advanced Recreational Gymnastics
• Ninja Zone

We offer a condensed Recreational and Advanced Recreation Gymnastics summer schedule. Our Rec classes will take place on Wednesday nights. Advanced Rec Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday Nights.

Our gym is the perfect place for kids of all ages and abilities to stay active, build confidence, and learn exciting new skills in a fun, supportive environment.

With experienced coaches and top-quality equipment, your child will develop strength, agility, and self-confidence while having a blast each week.

Our Summer Session offers weekly gymnastics classes for every level, from first-timers to experienced athletes, with a strong focus on fitness, fun, and skill development.

And the fun doesn’t stop there! We also offer Summer Camps packed with gymnastics, games, and high-energy activities to keep kids moving and smiling all season long.

Spots fill quickly. Join us this Summer and watch your child grow!

Join our fun and inclusive environments for adults and kids to stay active, develop skills, and practice good sportspersonship

Junior Giants (Ages 8-14) 

Programs are taught by experienced coaches and include drills, skills development, games, and scrimmages. There will be opportunities to play with mixed and matching gender players. Everyone is welcome! Financial assistance is available to cover registration fee.  Junior programs run in spring, summer, and fall.

Trailblazers (Ages 15 – Adult) 

An outdoor co-ed league runs May to August. Games take place at different fields across town on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Everyone is welcome! New and experienced players, young and old, individuals and pre-formed teams, and any gendered folks are all encouraged to register and play!  Adult leagues run year-round.

All program information can be found at our website linked below!  Please email us any questions.

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Ultimate Gymnastics

Celebrating Our 13th Season

Make summerfun memories by spending your summer with Ultimate Gymnastics.

CHALKY’S ULTIMATE SUMMERFUN CAMPS

Six fun-filled weeks to choose from. Spend your summer keeping active, fit and healthy. Enjoy a half day, full day, full week or any combination of days/weeks at Ultimate Gymnastics. Days are chalk-full of gymnastics, crafts, games, movies and more in our SAFE, BRIGHT and CLEAN facility.

Campers are required to bring peanut free snacks and a lunch.

Camp runs daily 9:00am through 4:00pm and is open to children ages 5+
Week 1 – July 6th – 10th 
Week 2 – July 13th – 17th
Week 3 – July 20th – 24th
Week 4 – August 10th – 14th
Week 5 – August 17th – 21st
Week 6 – August 24th – 28th

Costs are as follows:

Full Days Full Week $275 per week (Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm)
Half Days Full Week $150 per week (Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:30pm OR 12:30-4:00pm)

Single day $60 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Single Half day $35 (9:00am-12:30pm OR 12:30pm-4:00pm)

HST is applicable

20262027 Annual Gymnastics Ontario Insurance Fee (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) of $55 plus HST is applicable to visits lasting 3 days or more in duration.

Pre-Competitive Camp July 27-31, 2026

9:00am-12:30pm
Cost $200

Already enrolled in our pre-competitive program? Thinking about becoming part of it? Gear up for the 202627 competitive season by spending a week learning and working on more advanced skills required to be in the program.

Limited space is available. Book early to get your spot. Full week option only. Open to ages 5-7 years

Tiny Ninjakour Camp July 27-31, 2026
9:00am-12:30pm
Cost $150

We are Thunder Bay’s original Parkour facility. We created our very own highly popular Parkour program. This is not a canned generic ninja program, it’s our very own. Often imitated never duplicated.

For the little ones, we created our very own Tiny Ninjakour, a combination of ninja and parkour.

Enroll your tiny ninja in our one-of-a-king exclusive Tiny Ninjakour Summer Camp. Children must be able to follow instruction. Spend a fun week with us. Space is limited. Ages 5-7 years.

YES WE DO HAVE GYMNASTICS AND PARKOUR CLASSES IN THE SUMMER.

RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS, PARKOUR AND TINY NINJAKOUR RUNS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.

JOIN OUR UNIQUE ONE-OF-A-KIND SUMMER RECREATIONAL MINI-SESSIONS.

4 weeks in July AND/OR

4 weeks in August C

Classes run on Saturdays only.

About Us!

Ultimate Gymnastics is Thunder Bay’s ULTIMATE privately owned and operated Gymnastics & Parkour Centre. Ultimate Gymnastics is the only local facility operated by business executives with professional sports and entertainment ownership and management experience. We offer children of all skills and levels the opportunity to enjoy a fun, safe and welcoming, shame-free environment both recreationally and competitively. Learn and grow with us in gymnastics, tumbling AND MORE including Thunder Bay’s ORIGINAL, long-running and extremely popular ninja program…ULTIMATE PARKOUR.

Our Parkour instructors are not GYMNASTICS coaches teaching canned programs…they’re ACTUAL parkour enthusiasts teachin our very own programming.

TINY NINJAKOUR
One of our newest and most popular programs, Tiny Ninjakour, puts youngsters through the paces of our unique, one-of-a-kind, developed-in-house program combining gymnastics, ninja and of course the very popular parkour. Don’t settle, come enjoy and learn unique fun challenging skills, with lessons that change focus weekly.

Unsure of which program is right for your child? Call us to speak with our friendly, knowledgeable office team.

ULTIMATE TEAM (Competitive and Pre-Competitive)

Wanting a little bit more for your athlete? Call and ask how to be part of about our amazing Ultimate Team, competitive and pre-competitive programs. Athletes can choose to train anywhere from 1.5 hours all the way up to 20 hours weekly. Competitions are in the US currently. We treat your athlete with respect. There’s no shame in training “outside the box”. If you are NOT at Ultimate, quite simply…YOU’RE NOT!

Our coaching team is the friendliest, most welcoming and encouraging in the region. We also offer the brightest, cleanest facility anywhere and we STAND BY THAT HANDS DOWN! We know…because we hear it all the time and we love hearing it.

Come watch your child in our spacious clean elevated viewing area.

Be sure to follow us on facebook and instagram for the latest information.

Join Thunder Bay’s Leading swimming program!

Sessional Programs

Olympic Sparks (Ages 5-8)

1 x 60-minute training session / week

Olympic Lightning (Ages 8-12)

2 x 60-minute training sessions / week

Competitive

Competitive program registration is ongoing (Sept-June).

For more information on our programs, view our website or contact us:

Interested in getting your toes wet with a bit of a twist?

Diving is an aerial sport that combines the thrill of flipping with a love of water!

Thunder Bay Diving Club is 1 of only 10 clubs in Ontario that offers recreational and competitive programming for ages 6 years and up (adults welcome).  The recreational program focuses on fun while learning to dive and improving their skills in a supportive environment.  The competitive program offers more advanced skills, competing regionally, provincially and beyond.

Recreation Program – no experience necessary!

Must have basic swimming skills and pass the Canada Games Complex swim test.

Classes in the Recreation Program focus on foundational skills and learning different dives in a fun, team-focused atmosphere.

Pre-Competitive / Competitive Program – by invitation only

The pre-competitive / competitive divers join this program after developing skills in the recreation program, as past divers, or from other sports like gymnastics, karate, dance, or figure skating.

These divers focus on developing the skills and dives suitable for competing at different levels and represent our club at hosted and away meets.

Interest in the pre-competitive / competitive program can be directed to:  coach@tbdc.ca

Not sure diving is for you? Watch for our free Try Diving opportunities!

Visit our website and social media below for more information on class schedules and updated pricing!

Experience one of Thunder Bay’s most exciting summer events as the Bay & Algoma neighbourhood transforms into a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and live entertainment!

Featuring:

• World-class street performers
• Live music & entertainment
• Acrobatics, comedy & interactive acts
• Local food vendors & artisans
• Family-friendly activities
• A vibrant community atmosphere

Join thousands of visitors each summer and discover the magic of live street performance in the heart of the city.

FREE EVENT

📅 JULY 25-26, 2026
SAT: 12-9PM + SUN: 12-5PM
📍 The Bay & Algoma Neighbourhood

Get ready for the world’s happiest event 🌈✨

Join us at Marina Park for Thunder Bay’s Festival of Colours — an unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing, colour throws, food, yoga, live DJs, and nonstop fun for all ages.

Celebrate unity, joy, and community as participants play, laugh, dance, and cover each other in vibrant coloured powder. The colours symbolize equality and togetherness — no matter your background, everyone is welcome.

Enjoy interactive dance parties, live Kirtan bands, delicious cuisine, and an incredible atmosphere filled with energy and positivity. Rain or shine, the celebration goes on!

🎟️ Ticket Options:

• Admission + 1 Colour Bag — $17.55
• Admission + 3 Colour Bags — $28.25
• Admission + 5 Colour Bags — $38.95

📍 Marina Park
📅 July 19
⏰ 3 PM – 7 PM

Click the link below to purchase your tickets today!

Join us this summer for the annual Festival of India at Marina Park — a vibrant celebration of culture, community, music, dance, and food in the heart of Thunder Bay✨

Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon with live performances from talented musicians and dancers, interactive family activities, cultural experiences, colourful markets, and a delicious FREE vegetarian feast for all.

Bring your family and friends to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of India right here in Thunder Bay. Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome. Donations are appreciated at the door.

📍 Marina Park
📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM